Arizona · Rock climbing · Scottsdale

Morrell's Wall

Morrell's WallPhoto: Carefree Sailor, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
16 routes
5.4 – 5.11
Trad · Sport · Mixed
Oct–Apr
best months

Morrell's Wall is a climbing area in Arizona, about 3 miles from the town of Troon. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Sven Tower 1 and Knob Hill - East each about 0.1 mile away and Fort McDowell about 0.2 mile off. The Feldspar Trail starts roughly 0.3 mile away for anyone who wants to pair a hike with the rock. The area has 16 routes, with 12 of them trad and the rest sport and mixed. Grades run from 5.4 up to 5.11, so there is something for climbers of different abilities. Some of the named routes include Two at 5.4, Halloweenie at 5.9 and Jungle Gym at 5.11. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Pinnacle Peak show April highs around 79°F and October highs around 83°F, while July averages near 99°F.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Morrell's Wall

    Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      64° / 43°

    2. Feb

      66° / 45°

    3. Mar

      72° / 49°

    4. Apr

      79° / 54°

    5. May

      87° / 62°

    6. Jun

      96° / 71°

    7. Jul

      99° / 76°

    8. Aug

      98° / 75°

    9. Sep

      94° / 71°

    10. Oct

      83° / 61°

    11. Nov

      72° / 50°

    12. Dec

      63° / 42°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pinnacle Peak, AZ, 4.1 mi away at 2,565 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (16)

Harpoon A TroonFA: R.Hlava, J.Jones & A.Vejnoska5.10Space CadetsFA: John Ficker and Glen Dickenson, 19865.10-JeffFA: Jim Waugh, John Dargis 1976 (pitch 1) Glen Dickinson, John Ficker 1982 (pitch 2)5.10aIt's Your Party5.10a/bSinbad (Variation)FA: Jim Zahn, John Ficker, 1984 (Original route), Variation (unknown)5.10a/bTumbling DiceFA: Glen Dickinson, Jim Zahn and John Ficker in 19845.10cJungle Gym5.11TwoFA: B. Ellis and T. Taber5.4White On5.6Rest in Peace5.7Beat FeetFA: I will get back to you on this5.8EpacondilitisFA: Noel Aronov and Mike Taylor, 3/905.8GargoyleFA: J. Zahn and J. Ficker5.9HalloweenieFA: J.Ficker5.9MuttFA: John Dargis, Jim Waugh 1977 (pitch 1) John Ficker, Glen Dickinson 1982 (pitch 2)5.9Leave It To BeaverFA: Old School5.9+

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